Not every dog craves hours of walking or constant entertainment. For anyone seeking a loyal, low-maintenance companion who’s happy to lounge beside you while you work or watch your favorite series, certain breeds are a perfect match.

Dogs provide well-documented health benefits from lowering blood pressure to increasing serotonin—but, just like people, they have their own personalities.

Newsweek reached out to Kennel Club-accredited dog trainer Joe Nutkins to find out which breeds are naturally calm and independent enough to enjoy their own company.

Chow Chow

The Chow Chow is known for its loyalty and independence. Nutkins, from Essex, England, explained that this breed forms strong bonds with family but can be wary of strangers.

"This breed does benefit from some forms of brain wor

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